Director – Internal Audit – CA/CPA/CIA Promaynov Advisory Services

The Corporate Institute; Gurgaon; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Gurgaon is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead the end-to-end internal audit function, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and controls. You will advise the Board and senior leadership on assurance of financial reporting and process improvements.

Based in Gurgaon with a hybrid work setup, this role demands a seasoned professional capable of navigating senior stakeholder relationships while maintaining high standards of integrity and professional

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing internal audit programs with COSO/SOX expertise.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to board and executives clearly.
• Proven track record in leading and scaling audit teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven insights for process improvements.
• CA/CPA/CIA certification preferred, with top-tier academic background.
• Comfortable in a hybrid Gurgaon environment with stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead and mentor a diverse audit team to ensure quality delivery.
• Present findings and recommendations to Audit Committee and senior management.
• Evaluate internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive remediation of control weaknesses with timely actions.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to update methodologies.

Skills

COSO frameworks

SOX compliance

enterprise risk management

board communication

team leadership

data analysis

hybrid work adaptability

Education

CA/CPA/CIA certification

Job description

Role Overview

As the Director of Internal Audit, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the end-to-end internal audit function, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks are effectively implemented. You will act as a key advisor to the Board and senior leadership, providing objective assurance on the efficiency of business operations and the integrity of financial reporting. This role involves leading high-performing teams to identify systemic risks, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of compliance across the organization. By bridging the gap between operational execution and strategic oversight, you will directly influence the company’s long-term resilience and sustainable growth in a complex regulatory environment. Based in Gurgaon, this role demands a seasoned professional capable of navigating high-stakes stakeholder relationships while maintaining the highest standards of professional skepticism and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a risk-based annual audit plan to provide comprehensive coverage of critical business processes, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high-quality delivery to meet organizational performance benchmarks.
• Present insightful audit findings and actionable recommendations to the Audit Committee and senior management to facilitate informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the evaluation of internal control systems, identifying gaps in operational efficiency and financial reporting to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to drive the remediation of identified control weaknesses, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented effectively and timely.
• Monitor emerging industry trends and regulatory changes to proactively update audit methodologies, ensuring the organization remains ahead of potential compliance pitfalls.

Required Skillset

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing complex internal audit programs, with a deep understanding of COSO frameworks, SOX compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders, including Board members and executive leadership, with clarity and influence.
• Proven track record in leading and scaling high-performing teams, with a focus on talent development, performance management, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large volumes of data into strategic insights that drive business process optimization.
• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, or CIA is highly preferred, complemented by a strong academic background from a premier institution.
• High degree of adaptability to a hybrid work environment, maintaining strong interpersonal connections and operational oversight across both virtual and in-office settings in Gurgaon.